Manna drone delivery profits on every flight as competitors burn $60 per order
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Blake Fitzgerald
Cathie Wood · Apr 9, 2026
Source: DojiDoji Data Terminal
Manna is the only company in its drone delivery cohort currently turning a profit on every flight. Road-based delivery in the U.S. costs merchants around $10 per order in driver costs alone, while Manna's drones operate for cents in electricity.
The Irish startup closed a $50 million Series B funding round backed by ARK Invest, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, and others. The capital will be used to expand operations in the U.S. and Europe, including 40 to 50 new U.S. locations in the next 12 months starting in Texas and Oklahoma.
Efficiency is the driver of the margin. Manna drones fly 50 to 60 mph in a straight line, delivering in under three minutes and turning around in under 60 seconds. This allows for eight deliveries per aircraft per hour, compared to the industry average of 1.2.
While Manna maintains profitability per flight, competitor Zipline burns more than $60 per order according to a confidential Q4 2025 memo.
Cathie Wood
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